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Darlene Tracey, age 78, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2022. Darlene was born in Kiel, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Edgar and Virginia (Kraedemann) Perronne. On December 30, 1961 she married John “Jack” Tracey. John preceded her in death on August 13, 1978.
Darlene was a long term employee of Kmart, opening the store with her best friend Ellen of 50 years. She also worked at Thomas Industries for 30 years until her retirement in 2008. She enjoyed many kinds of crafts but excelled in her embroidery skills. Darlene was also well known for making the best fleshbrock and sharing with her family. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church.
Darlene is survived by six children, Sally (Robert) Ross, Dean (Dennis Huibregtse) Tracey, Dawn Tracey, Debra (Dean) Dekker, Denise (Blaine) Lister, Deanna Tracey; 20 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by good friends Bob and Ellen Willadson and special cousin, Gerry (Armie) Stolz. In addition to her parents and husband, Darlene was preceded in death by her sisters, Valaria Boehm, Janet Landwehr and DebbieDarlene Perronne and a grandson.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12th St., Sheboygan from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice nurses for their kindness and compassion given to Darlene in her final days.
Darlene was an amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt and friend. She touched many lives and will be missed, but may her memories live on in our hearts forever.